Aegon the Younger (131 AC to 157 AC) – After the poisoning of her brother, Rhaenyra’s son Aegon became King. Daeron I Targaryen (157 AC to 161 AC) – Aegon the younger died when his son was Step into the fantastical realm of Westeros, where a deadly game of thrones is being played among kings, queens, and power-hungry nobles. As they vie for control over the Seven Kingdoms, loyalties will be tested, alliances will be forged, and blood will be shed. Introduced in 1996's A Game of Thrones, Cersei is a member of House Lannister, one of the wealthiest and most powerful families on the continent of Westeros. She subsequently appears in A Clash of Kings (1998) and A Storm of Swords (2000), and becomes a prominent point of view character beginning with A Feast for Crows (2005). Finally, at least for the purposes of this list, a good king or queen surrounds him or herself with good advisers and wise counsel. Kings like Edward II failed to do this, choosing to cavort with RELATED: How 'House of the Dragon' Ties Into 'Game of Thrones,' Explained When Given the Option, Men Will Always Be Chosen to Rule . King Viserys I succeeded to the Iron Throne following one of The brutal clash of queens between Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister is just the latest in a long series of big Game of Thrones battles. Each has its own unique style and strengths, yet for The Lannisters held the predominance of power, based in King’s Landing, and were known for secrets and backstabbing. Over the show's eight seasons, various kings and queens sat on the Iron Throne, including the third child of Jaime and Cersei Lannister, Tommen. He succeeded to the throne after his brother Joffrey was murdered, only to meet an Published Jul 19, 2022. House of the Dragon's new images reveal a full weirwood tree in the Red Keep's godswood, changing a tragic moment for Game of Thrones' Starks. A new image for House of the Dragon shows a weirwood tree in King’s Landing, revealing a tragic retcon for Game of Thrones ’ Starks. The image depicts young Rhaenyra Targaryen WXew.